As I get older, most everything “reminds me of a story.” So it is with this note about a plan in France to cut way down on cash transactions. For the sake of public safety, of course. I encountered the suspicion that banks … Continue reading →
This is a good time to stop and think about our futures. What will our later years be like? If we are blessed with good health in that time, it would also be nice to have no worries about money. Dave … Continue reading →
A very important economic statistic that neither candidate talks about is the quantity (how much money is issued) of money in circulation – the money supply. This is critical to understanding the economy. … Continue reading →
[Published in January 2010] Remember the incessant commercials on radio and TV about fixing bad credit and improving credit scores? They have vanished, to the regret of no one. Lenders are more cautious now, preferring substantial down payments and other … Continue reading →
[Written June 2011] People who bought homes in the last five years have seen a sickening drop in real estate prices. But thanks to low mortgage interest rates in that time, owners can absorb a reduction in home values and … Continue reading →
Can internet sites Hotwire and Priceline offer savings over other ways of reserving hotel rooms? Many people have been intrigued by these auction-like websites, which keep the hotel’s name a secret until the purchaser bids and wins. People wonder: have … Continue reading →
Though back-to-school shopping is often dreaded by parents and their bank accounts, thinking about it early may help ease the financial pain. Since even good serviceable store brand children’s clothing is expensive, to say nothing of designer brands, parents need … Continue reading →
Real estate can be a great investment for those with business savvy and money for a down payment. Here are a few things to consider when investing in real estate. Search for a real estate agent with experience handling income-generating … Continue reading →
If inflation is increasing, it seems sensible to invest money in real things that are needed for life and that cannot be created on a printing press by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving. Commodities are natural resources: products of mines, … Continue reading →
Conventional wisdom urges people to save money, then invest in stocks and bonds. Average folk are typically not encouraged to make investments in fields like real estate and collectibles. Over the long term, most of the time, this approach has paid off. But in … Continue reading →